Families on Mission
Helen, Georgia                               
June 13-18, 2009 

Cost: $250 per person

Minimum age: Completion of kindergarten

Ministry Projects:  Families on Mission is providing families the exciting opportunity to serve in Helen, Ga. Ministry projects will be coordinated through the North American Mission Board and the Georgia Mountain Resort Ministry (GMRM) missionary, Keith Ivy. GMRM is located in Helen and ministers through the churches to the people in White County.  Helen is a tourist town in the North Georgia Mountains. Approximately 80 percent of its population (est. 13,000) is unchurched. In addition, many tourists flock to this quaint mountain town to experience tubing, hiking, and the beautiful mountain scenery. Most of the churches are small and would receive encouragement and blessings from the families attending. This community would benefit from experiencing the love and kindness of the Lord through believers who want to share their faith and the Good News with them.

Participants will work through GMRM and local Southern Baptist churches in Helen, Cleveland, and the surrounding area. Each family will have the opportunity to reach out to the community through outreach activities such as Vacation Bible School, Backyard Bible Clubs, block and community parties, nursing home ministry, campground ministry, sports camps, and general acts of kindness. 

Housing: Families will stay in a local motel in Helen.

Meals and Meetings: We will meet at First Baptist Church of Helen for evening meals and evening worship times. Breakfast will be at the hotel and sack lunches will be provided for ministry project days.

If you have additional questions, contact Susan Peugh at:

Phone:              1 800 (462) 8657 ext. 6456
E-mail:              fom@namb.net

To register for the Helen FOM trip, click here.

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